Assistant Controller

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you seek a personally rewarding career? Does the idea of working in a team appeal to you? If so, the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice may be for you.

In addition to being part of a fantastic team, we also have great benefits for our staff. All full-time employees are offered a comprehensive package including an exceptional low cost medical plan option for you, your domestic partner and/or your family, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, a generous paid time off plan, a 403B retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement.

The Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP) is a multi-disciplinary, not-for-profit, community health center located in East Harlem, New York. CCHP serves the most vulnerable communities in New York City and we believe that the key to long-lasting health is prevention. CCHP primarily serves East Harlem and the South Bronx, but patients travel from all five boroughs of New York City. Currently, our organization is seeking an Assistant controller to join our fast-paced, dynamic team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller supports the Chief Financial Officer in maintaining strong financial operations, accurate and timely financial reporting, effective internal controls, budgeting, grant and contract financial oversight, and day-to-day accounting functions. The position plays a key role in the monthly and year-end close processes, audit preparation, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, funder requirements, and CCHP policies. The Assistant Controller works closely with the CFO, Fiscal team, Grants and Programs departments, and organizational leadership to ensure reliable financial information and sound stewardship of organizational resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and support the day-to-day accounting operations of the Fiscal Department, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and related financial processes.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accurate maintenance of the general ledger and timely reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure financial transactions and reports are recorded and presented in accordance with GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements, funder requirements, and CCHP policies.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, including analysis of budget-to-actual results and significant variances.
• Work closely with the CFO in the development of the annual operating budget, forecasts, cash flow projections, and other financial planning activities.
• Partner closely with the Grants and Programs departments to ensure all financial aspects of grant oversight arein place, including grant budgets, budget modifications, expense allocation, financial reporting, invoicing/vouchering, drawdowns, documentation, and monitoring of spending against approved budgets and grant terms.
• Provide financial guidance to program leadership on grant and program budgets, allowable costs, spending trends, budget variances, and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain appropriate schedules and documentation for restricted funding, government contracts, grants, and other funding sources, and support timely and accurate funder reporting and reconciliation.
• Under the direction of the CFO, coordinate and manage key components of the annual financial statement audit and other fiscal audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation and follow-up on audit requests.
• Assist the CFO in developing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring effective internal controls,accounting policies, and financial procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen processes and reduce financial risk.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing account information, trends, cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, revenue and expense activity, and other information pertinent to CCHP operations.
• Support the accuracy and integrity of financial systems and data and assist with improvements to accounting workflows, reporting, …